Substitute Teacher

Zanesville City Schools; Zanesville (OH); On-site; USD 18,450 - 27,675; Part time

Job summary

A public school district in Zanesville, Ohio is seeking a Substitute Teacher to create and maintain a conducive learning environment. Responsibilities include following lesson plans, managing classroom behavior, and ensuring student safety. Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree and complete required background checks. This is an on-call position, making flexibility essential.

Qualifications

• BCI & FBI background checks dated within the past 12 months are required.
• Substitute Teaching License or copy of Teaching License required.

Responsibilities

• Familiarize yourself with all schools where you may substitute teach.
• Dress professionally and set a good example for students.
• Report promptly to the main office upon arrival.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Mathematics

Reasoning

Technology

Education

Bachelor’s degree in any field of study

Job description

Title

Substitute Teacher

Reports To

Principal of Assigned Building

Training Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any field of study; transcripts required
• BCI & FBI background checks dated within the past 12 months; on file with the Ohio Department of Education; can be conducted by Zanesville City Schools Administration Building (cost $25 for BCI and $25 for FBI)
• Substitute Teaching License or copy of Teaching License; first‑time and renewal applications completed online at the Ohio Department of Education; a $25 fee is required and must be paid directly to the Ohio Department of Education

Required Skills and Abilities

• Communication: read, analyze, and interpret information; speak effectively to small and large groups; communicate clearly in writing
• Leadership: articulate vision and mission; provide guidance and management to achieve district goals
• Mathematics: use basic mathematical and computational concepts
• Reasoning: define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw conclusions
• Technology: use office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); use email

Personal Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, sincere desire to help and ensure safety
• Accepts constructive feedback
• Professional tact and diplomacy with all stakeholders
• Conscientious, responsible for own performance
• Anticipates and manages problems and unforeseen events appropriately
• Decisive and loyal to the administrative team
• High moral character, good attendance record
• Promotes positive social relationships and public image
• Participates in professional organizations; maintains confidentiality and ethical behavior
• Flexible and adaptable to changing situations

Job Goal

Substitute Teachers are responsible for creating and maintaining a classroom environment that is effective, safe, and conducive to learning.

Work Environment, Characteristics and Conditions

• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue
• Occasional interaction with unruly children and adults
• Hand motions: typing, writing, etc.
• Requirements to sit, stand, walk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch, crouch, kneel, climb and stoop
• Lift, carry, push and pull supplies and equipment up to 50 pounds

Duties and Responsibilities

• Familiarize yourself with all schools where you may substitute teach
• Respond to calls to substitute unless hindered by illness or emergency
• Dress professionally, set a good example for students
• Report promptly to the main office upon arrival; learn routine procedures (class schedules, lunch times, student referrals)
• Familiarize with fire and emergency drill procedures; account for all students during drills
• Assume all responsibilities of the regular teacher, including special duties; a substitute is not employed merely to maintain order
• Remain at the school site for the entire length of the teacher day
• Maintain confidentiality of student records and information
• Maintain professional and ethical standards with students, parents, and staff
• Review and follow the lesson plans furnished by the regular teacher; secure necessary materials and equipment; start class promptly; contact principal if plans are unavailable; prepare alternative activities for emergencies
• Keep all students under supervision at all times; never leave a class unattended
• Observe principles of good classroom control and management; if a problem occurs that you cannot manage, contact principal or designee immediately; do not create situations that challenge your authority
• Leave the classroom in proper order; you are legally responsible for pupils, equipment, and materials
• Prepare a written account summarizing classroom activities, assignments, and comments for the regular teacher
• Accurately report class and homeroom attendance according to school procedures
• Notify school administration immediately should an accident, illness or discipline problem occur

School Day Hours for Students

• Zanesville High School: 7:45 AM – 2:26 PM (sub arrival 7:35 AM)
• Zanesville Middle School: 7:45 AM – 2:35 PM (sub arrival 7:35 AM)
• Elementary Schools: 8:45 AM – 3:10 PM (sub arrival 8:30 AM)

Terms of Employment

On‑Call